dedicated to simplifying my consumption and accumulation of stuff (especially clothes), one step at a time, starting today 6-1-11 for one year. Ok, 2 years. Well, now we're going into Y3. Make that 4. - so who's counting anyway?

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

My My My Myiake

I was so intimidated to even try it. Plus it takes 5 yards of wide fabric. And there's only 2 pattern pieces that don't resemble anything wearable.

~ it looks exactly like the pattern picture ~

While it turned out to be a quick sew, it was quite the elaborate cut out. I had to move out the chairs and table from the sewing room so I could work on the floor for this one. I mean the one pattern piece was ginourmous - like 60" by a zillion I think. And there was no way I could work that on my 3 x 5 foot table (I tried).

Gadding about on hands and knees from one end of the wooden floor to the other...now that was a whole 'nother adventure that I don't care to encounter again.

~ gadding about in style ~

The fabric I used was a dark gray double-sided fleece I bought atFabricmart.com. But it acted more like faux fur in it's shedding capacity while cutting it out. shoo-wee. It was extraordinarily soft and lightweight. One side has longer napped fleece than the other, but both sides show in the design of the coat.

The big pockets are amazing. I did raise them about 2 inches according to other people's reviews on thePattern Review site.

~ dramatic bat back view ~

I also added wide elastic to the sleeve hem to bring it in a bit and not have it so accessible to the cold wind. They're not tight on the wrist at all. I didn't use the sleeve facings then. I also didn't miter, top stitch, or hem anything because it was, after all, fleece and therefore, unnecessary. That's why it was such a quick & easy sew.

These big blanket coats are the best. They are so easy to throw over anything to add that extra layer of snuggle. Especially when made in fleece!I remember cutting out a window blind on the floor when pregnant...never again!Thanks for your comment about inspiring others. Been feeling down about the blog. Your comment was perfectly timed!Making plinka pants in self dyed silk for pettipants...yuuuuum!Xo Jazzy Jack

i remember that coat when it came out!! and i adore it!!!though i do not like fleece made of poly-animals i see that this is a good idea - such mountains of fabric would be very heavy in a wool!anyway - you did a brillant job!!! and your rosy dress underneath is gorgeous!xxxxx

Breathtaking! You are brilliant. The coat is a piece of art and you look fabulous in it. I was SO happy to see you pop up on my screen for Hat Attack. I see that you're wearing two hats in this post, which thrills me. Thank you so much for sharing!